Marine Weather Statement 12/22/2024 14:55 for areas

Headline: 
Marine Weather Statement issued December 22 at 2:55PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA
Event: 
Marine Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 22, 2024 - 2:55pm
Expires: 
December 22, 2024 - 4:00pm
Description: 
The areas affected include... Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes California out to 10 nm... Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM... At 255 PM PST, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located 36 nm southwest of Point Arena, moving northeast at 35 knots. The strong thunderstorm will remain over mainly open waters.
Instruction: 
Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes.
Area Description: 
Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes California out to 10 nm; Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM
Forcast Office: 
NWS San Francisco CA